The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jul 20, 2015

This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:

Former Packers WR Greg Jennings and more on Brett Favre‘s Packers HOF Induction:

Teammate. Mentor. Friend. #FavreForever https://t.co/2feHmDfbw2 pic.twitter.com/qOS6QKuQw7
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) July 18, 2015

Brett Favre is my hero, and he has been for 20 years. #FavreHOF
— Charlie Whitehurst (@cwhitey6) July 19, 2015

Congratulations to the Boss. Mr Favre. Even though it was only one year, he was very supportive and influential in that opening year for me.
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) July 18, 2015

70,000+ fans. A 4+ minute standing ovation. Well deserved!
#FavreHOF https://t.co/rJCKkb6Y6b pic.twitter.com/k3xVZZx3WT
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) July 19, 2015

Great seeing former Packer teammates at Brett ceremony.GreenBay did things the right way honoring Favre tonight. First class organization.
— Vonta Leach (@vleach44) July 19, 2015

Congrats to Brett Favre one of the best!! What a competitor!! Started 297 consecutive games!! #unbelievable
— Bruce Gradkowski (@bgradkowski5) July 19, 2015

Congratulations to the "Iron Man" @Favre4Official on going into the Packers HOF. Greatest competitive spirit I've been around. #FavreHOF
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) July 19, 2015

Tigers pitcher David Price holds no grudges:

If you give them up that's the way to do it. #bomb RT @MLB: Machado’s in that home run groove. http://t.co/nwa6nFOI5P pic.twitter.com/MSus82mRLL
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) July 19, 2015

Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara on the surprise pump-fake:

Got heem!! pic.twitter.com/K0WUYZrxIf
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) July 18, 2015

Retired NBA center Jason Collins on perception vs. reality:

That moment you realize you're a much better cook in your head than you are in reality. At least I well season everything. #SpiceKing
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) July 18, 2015

Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge on his milestone birthday (Happy Birthday, LMA!):

Yup pic.twitter.com/KX7YCwpQTd
— LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) July 19, 2015

Steelers running back Joshua Harris must be trying to make women hate him…:

Having a fast metabolism is annoying. Eating every 2 hours. Especially when no healthy food spot is open late.
— Peak Work Archie (@JoshHarris25) July 19, 2015

Olympic snowboarder Louie Vito on #LuxuryTravel:

My newest business venture: piggyback rides (You’re welcome @Robbiemaddison) #Luxury #Travel pic.twitter.com/ro4d2xYcSU
— Louie Vito (@louievito) July 18, 2015

Padres minor league first baseman Cody Decker is making a point:

"It's shameful how many quotes are butchered or just a pure falsehood on Twitter."
- Ernest Hemingway
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) July 18, 2015

Basketball Hall of Famer and South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley on foreign customs:

Daily walk around Russia.....pony ride anyone? I got next! ??? pic.twitter.com/CxG9a1Kdss
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) July 19, 2015

Rams defensive end Chris Long on #DroneHood:

This is an actual message I just got from my mom. She is messing with my drone!!!!! Uncool. pic.twitter.com/iMVZb4SlVC — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 19, 2015

Packers offensive guard TJ Lang, Grammar Police:

Worst spelling/punctuation of all time goes to reporters trying to tweet live events.
— TJ Lang (@TJLang70) July 19, 2015

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